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SC05 ZVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,526 mi
Last recorded141,526 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 ZVH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 141,526 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2022 141,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 127,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 127,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s number plate light inop

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,774 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,774 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,542 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,330 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,030 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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SC05 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC05 ZVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC05 ZVH registered?

SC05 ZVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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